Watch on Costar Mason Thames, who plays Hiccup in the 2025 live-action remake of the beloved animated film, defended Parker's casting in a recent interview with PEOPLE. "Nico is so perfect for Astrid.

Now Nico, the 20-year-old daughter of Westworld star Thandiwe Newton, and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again director Ol Parker, finds this funny. “It felt like kinda loose role swapping.” ...

Nico Parker is excited to be presenting the world her version of Astrid in the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon. Parker spoke with Blavity/Shadow and Act Managing Editor, Tery ...

How to Train Your Dragon star Nico Parker, who portrays Astrid Hofferson in the upcoming live-action remake, gave a strong response to the critics of her casting in the remake. Notably, America ...

Nico Parker addressed the hate she received from online trolls who criticized her casting in the live-action How to Train Your Dragon film. “There’s some people that really love the animated ...

Hiccup the viking and Toothless the dragon aren’t the only standouts in new How to Train Your Dragon movie. We chat with actress Nico Parker who plays Astrid in the live-action remake.

Ol Parker, Nico Parker at the “How to Train Your Dragon” Los Angeles Premiere held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Starring as the live-action versions of fan-favorite characters are Mason Thames as Hiccup, Nico Parker as Astrid, and Gerard Butler reprising his role as Stoick the Vast.

I mean, it bothered me in the beginning, and now I think that’s fading away, as I expected it would. Once people start seeing Nico Parker in the role, it just becomes obvious she is excellent as ...